Mango Shrikhand – Creamy Mango Yogurt dessert

Mango Shrikhand – A cool and lush mango flavored dessert made with creamy yogurt and mango, garnished with aromatic saffron!

Editor's note - This post originally published in March 2017 was updated April 2019 with more detailed information and photos.

Happy Spring! What is Gudi Padwa

• First day of the month “Chaitra” in hindu calendar
• Start of spring and beginning of a new year for the people of Maharashtra, India
• One of the most auspicious days in the year and beginning of new harvest season
• To celebrate, early morning we hang a ‘Gudi’ outside our homes. Gudi is a beautiful display made on a bamboo stick. On the top is a brass pot hung upside down, which is then adorned with a bright silk cloth, a flower garland and a twig of mango leaves. Gudi is a sign of prosperity and good things to come.
• Growing up, I remember my mom making homemade Mango Shrikhand and serving it hot fluffy Puri’s to celebrate Gudi Padwa.

What is Shrikhand

• Indian sweet dish made with strained yogurt
• The classic shrikhand recipe is flavored with cardamom and nuts. To make it simply substitute the mango pulp in this recipe with a teaspoon of ground cardamom. Optionally, garnish with sliced nuts
• Mango Shrikhand is a variation to the classic shrikhand that is flavored with mango pulp.

Top Tips for making Mango Shrikhand

• Use canned alphonso mango pulp from Swad or Deep brand
• Use plain unflavored yogurt and not low fat or fat-free
• I have tried this recipe using greek yogurt but found that it does not have the tanginess of the traditional shrikhand
• Homemade yogurt works well for this recipe
• If you have an Indian grocery store near you try the Desi Yogurt brand otherwise stick to Stonyfield or other plain yogurt found in grocery stores
• Shrikhand is a great make ahead recipe, it stays well in the refrigerator for up to a month or can be frozen for longer shelf life

How to make Mango Shrikhand step by step

• Line a large bowl with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt onto the cheesecloth.

• Gather the corners of the cloth and tie into a bundle. Hang the cheese cloth so all the water can drain out. I usually hang this for 5-6 hours or put some weight on the cloth and leave it overnight in the refrigerator, in a colander, so the water can completely drain out. Squeeze out any remaining water by tightly pressing against the tied yogurt. The consistency should be thicker than that of the greek yogurt.

• Empty thickened yogurt into a mixing bowl. This should be about 1.5 cups of thick strained yogurt.

• Mix well with a slotted spoon or whisk for 5 minutes until it is smooth.

• Stir in sugar and mix well for another 5 mins. Yogurt should be smooth and lump free.

• Add the mango pulp and mix well for another 5 mins. Garnish with saffron strands and chill for an hour before serving.

How to serve Shrikhand

• Serve Mango Shrikhand with hot puri’s and batata bhaji (spicy potatoes)

Looking for more festive recipes? Try some of our favorite Indian desserts:

• Pineapple Sheera
• Kheer (Rice Pudding)
• Carrot Halwa

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Mango Shrikhand – A Cool and lush Mango Yogurt dessert

Prep Time

6 hrs

Total Time

6 hrs

 

A cool and lush mango flavored dessert made with creamy yogurt and sweet mangoes, garnished with aromatic saffron.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Shrikhand

Servings: 6

Calories: 197 kcal

Author: Archana Mundhe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds regular plain yogurt
• 1-1/2 cup mango pulp
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 pinch saffron

Instructions

1. Line a large bowl with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt onto the cheesecloth, gather the corners of the cloth and tie into a bundle. Hang the cheese cloth so all the water can drain out (5-6 hours) or put some weight on the cloth and leave it overnight in the refrigerator, in a colander, so the water can completely drain out.

2. Empty thickened yogurt into a bowl. Mix well with a slotted spoon or whisk for 5 minutes until it is smooth. Stir in sugar and mix well for another 5 mins.

3. Add mango pulp and mix well until it gets smooth and creamy consistency (5 mins). Garnish with saffron strands. Chill for an hour before serving. Serve with hot Puris.

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Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

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